We can support someone who is depressed in a variety of ways but for this Sharepost my focus is on listening and understanding. These are two of the most important emotional support mechanisms we can provide and go a long way in helping the person feel they are understood and still of value.
People differ in the extent to which they feel able or capable of offering support. Sometimes the issue boils down to a genuine lack of understanding about what the person is experiencing, sometimes its...
I have been playing computer games since the late 1980s. The first computer game I played, Sleuth, was composed of ASCII graphics and text.... Read more »
Merely Me’s post, Recovery from Depression: What Does it Mean?, poses a question that I've put to myself a lot in the last few years. As... Read more »
Preface and Personal Disclaimer: No, I won't be demonizing the pharmaceutical industry. No, I am not a dupe of the antidepressant... Read more »
Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an alternative treatment to the interferon... Read more »
The days are growing longer, warmer, and more filled with light. Springtime has finally arrived for many of us. It is a time to reflect... Read more »
Scientists have found that the brain is capable of producing its own antidepressant, which suggests that meditation and other self-soothing... Read more »
As I posted in my last blog, I believe that online support groups can be a real boon to someone with depression who is seeking peer support. They, by... Read more »
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